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New Study: LA Hotels Power City’s Economy, As New Council Policies Increase Operational Pressure

Downtown LA

Los Angeles, Calif.

AHLA Statement on the Passing of Kirk Kinsell

Kirk Kinsell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2026) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today mourns the passing of Kirk Kinsell, former CEO of Loews Hotels & Co.

AHLA Applauds Mullin on Confirmation as Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA Welcomes New Leaders in Hospitality to Premier Partner Program

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of 11 new companies into its Premier Partner program, which offers opportunities for top hospitality industry suppliers and service providers to engage with AHLA members in areas of common interest.

AHLA issues statement on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus

Capitol Hill

AHLA Warns NYC Budget Proposal Could Raise Costs for Hotels, Threaten Jobs in Testimony Before City Council

NY City Skyline

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Rising Cost, Staffing Challenges Persist for Hotels as Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady

front desk survey

New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity

Phoenix Press Release

Phoenix, Ariz.

AHLA Brings Industry Leaders Together to Accelerate Responsible Growth

Crossover Summit

 

Business coalition submits landmark signature total to repeal $742 million gross receipts tax

Boxes of signed petitions outside the LA City Clerk's office.

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 18, 2026) -- A broad coalition of business and hospitality leaders today submitted over 79,300 signatures to the Los Angeles City Clerk to qualify a repeal of the city’s Business Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for the November 2026 ballot.